World Cafe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=39&ft=1&f=39 World Cafe showcases indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music. Produced by WXPN, Philadelphia. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif World Cafe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=39&ft=1&f=39 Pickwick On World Cafe Hear three songs from Pickwick's debut album — and the story behind the Seattle band's reinvention. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/180291283/pickwick-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/180291283/pickwick-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 Hear three songs from Pickwick's debut album — and the story behind the Seattle band's reinvention.

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]]> The National On World Cafe The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, <em>Trouble Will Find Me.</em> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/185535074/the-national-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/185535074/the-national-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, Trouble Will Find Me.

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]]> KT Tunstall On World Cafe The singer-songwriter's latest album contains eerie predictions of a troubled personal life. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191586081/kt-tunstall-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/14/191586081/kt-tunstall-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The singer-songwriter's latest album contains eerie predictions of a troubled personal life.

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]]> José James On World Cafe The jazzy, soulful singer challenges himself throughout his latest album, <em>No Beginning, No End</em>. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191281668/jos-james-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191281668/jos-james-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The jazzy, soulful singer challenges himself throughout his latest album, No Beginning, No End.

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]]> Latin Roots: Timba, Cuba's Funky Dance Music <em>World Cafe</em> talks with Judy Cantor-Navas of<em> Billboard En Espanol</em> about this provocative dance sound. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191358097/latin-roots-timba-cubas-funky-dance-music?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/13/191358097/latin-roots-timba-cubas-funky-dance-music?ft=1&f=39 World Cafe talks with Judy Cantor-Navas of Billboard En Espanol about this provocative dance sound.

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]]> John Mellencamp, Stephen King And T-Bone Burnett On World Cafe The venerated entertainers dive into uncharted territory together: a musical 13 years in the making. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/191027079/john-mellencamp-stephen-king-and-t-bone-burnett-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/12/191027079/john-mellencamp-stephen-king-and-t-bone-burnett-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The venerated entertainers dive into uncharted territory together: a musical 13 years in the making.

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]]> Low Cut Connie On World Cafe The piano-pounding Philadelphia rock band plays songs from its newest album, <em>Call Me Sylvia</em>. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/11/190699365/low-cut-connie-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/11/190699365/low-cut-connie-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The piano-pounding Philadelphia rock band plays songs from its newest album, Call Me Sylvia.

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]]> World Cafe Next: Last Good Tooth The Rhode Island band mixes quirky melodies and Appalachian instrumentation. Hear two new songs. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:07:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/189505179/world-cafe-next-last-good-tooth?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/189505179/world-cafe-next-last-good-tooth?ft=1&f=39 The Rhode Island band mixes quirky melodies and Appalachian instrumentation. Hear two new songs.

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]]> Fitz & The Tantrums On World Cafe The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, <em>More Than Just a Dream</em>. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/186434792/fitz-the-tantrums-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/10/186434792/fitz-the-tantrums-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, More Than Just a Dream.

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]]> Patty Griffin On World Cafe The veteran singer-songwriter sits down with <em>World Cafe</em>'s David Dye to perform songs from her new album, <em>American Kid</em>. Along the way, she also shares stories about her father, whose passing inspired many of the new songs. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189504039/patty-griffin-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/07/189504039/patty-griffin-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The veteran singer-songwriter sits down with World Cafe's David Dye to perform songs from her new album, American Kid. Along the way, she also shares stories about her father, whose passing inspired many of the new songs.

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]]> Villagers On World Cafe Hear an interview with Villagers' Conor O'Brien and an acoustic set of songs from <em>{Awayland}</em>. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189487494/villagers-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/06/189487494/villagers-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 Hear an interview with Villagers' Conor O'Brien and an acoustic set of songs from {Awayland}.

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]]> Parquet Courts On World Cafe The Brooklyn indie-rock band introduces three never-before-heard songs in the <em>World Cafe</em> studio. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188978580/parquet-courts-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/05/188978580/parquet-courts-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The Brooklyn indie-rock band introduces three never-before-heard songs in the World Cafe studio.

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]]> Madeleine Peyroux On World Cafe Guest host Michaela Majoun talks to the jazz and blues singer about her new album, <em>The Blue Room</em>. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/04/188633121/madeleine-peyroux-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/04/188633121/madeleine-peyroux-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 Guest host Michaela Majoun talks to the jazz and blues singer about her new album, The Blue Room.

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]]> Next: The Oh Hellos The brother and sister in San Marcos, Texas duo The Oh Hellos can thank their mother for inspiring them to start a band. Listen to two songs from the up-and-coming folk rockers and download their single, "The Valley." Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/188321266/next-the-oh-hellos?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/188321266/next-the-oh-hellos?ft=1&f=39 The brother and sister in San Marcos, Texas duo The Oh Hellos can thank their mother for inspiring them to start a band. Listen to two songs from the up-and-coming folk rockers and download their single, "The Valley."

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]]> Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds On World Cafe The elegant, intensely emotive Australian band plays songs from its new album, <em>Push the Sky Away</em>. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/180817527/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/03/180817527/nick-cave-the-bad-seeds-on-world-cafe?ft=1&f=39 The elegant, intensely emotive Australian band plays songs from its new album, Push the Sky Away.

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